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Alberta Hospitals in Crisis: Man Dies After Six-Hour ER Wait in Edmonton
Another death in an Alberta emergency department after a six-hour wait highlights a healthcare crisis. Physicians warn...
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Health
How Canada's Busiest Emergency Departments Are Fighting Back Against Overcrowding
Toronto General Hospital is managing triple its intended patient volume through innovative partnerships. The model...
Health
Discharged Into Crisis: Young Man With Suicidal Thoughts Sent to Shelter Instead of Hospital Care
A 19-year-old with suicidal ideation was discharged from a Nova Scotia hospital and sent by taxi to a homeless shelter....
Alberta
Alberta's Emergency Rooms Under Siege: Healthcare Workers Demand Action on Violence
Alberta emergency departments face escalating violence. Healthcare workers demand urgent action after a stabbing at...
Local
Calgary Healthcare System Faces Growing Pressures as Emergency Department Usage Surges
Calgary's emergency departments face mounting pressure from increased patient volumes, while healthcare officials...
Health
Health Authority Reviews Four-Year-Old's Death After Asthma Attack at Gatineau Hospital
Quebec health officials have launched an investigation into the death of a four-year-old child who suffered a fatal...
Health
Calgary Mental Health Crisis: Emergency Visits Up 40% Among Youth
Emergency department visits for youth mental health crises in Calgary have increased by 40% over the past year,...
Alberta
Alberta Healthcare Wait Times Reach Crisis Levels as ER Overcrowding Persists
Emergency department wait times across Alberta have reached crisis levels, with patients in Calgary and Edmonton...